When talking with coaching clients, or talking about goal setting, I often ask about rewards. However, those same clients then turn it around and ask me about my reward setting.  If you are like me, I know the power of … Read more

You might be wondering why I’m writing about sleep and rest. I mean, I usually write about productivity and planning. Would it help to know that the original title of this blog was “The Power of Rest: Boosting Energy and … Read more

The signs of summer are all around me.  The first grass cut, Maple keys falling from the trees, my local chipmunk family collecting as many as possible, and my Peonies getting ready to bloom.  I can feel summer in the … Read more

I write a lot about goal setting—what to do, how to do it, and when. You know I love the process of goal setting and believe that a good process can help you stay focused, increase your motivation, and track … Read more

I am my most productive self when I start my morning right.   When I get up early enough for a full “victory morning,” I feel like I’ve won the day before it started. Mornings indeed hold immense potential for setting … Read more

I talk a lot about goal setting and 90-day planning. However, a couple of years ago, I started doing something each morning as part of my day-open process and saw significant results. That “thing” was setting intentions.   Today, I set … Read more

Time is moving so fast.  It seems like yesterday, I was putting the final touches on my annual plan.  Almost three months later, I’m shocked that it’s time for me to do my quarterly planning.   If you have been following … Read more

Have you ever been burnt out? You know that feeling of being so very exhausted. With that exhaustion comes the overwhelm and feeling depleted, like everything is weighing on your shoulders.    Even though you love what you do, you can’t … Read more

There is an activity I do with some of my clients to uncover your interests.  When we do the exercise, I look at what you like to talk about, research, acquire, contemplate, and know a lot about.  If you look … Read more

I love new beginnings.  I love the start of a new day, week, month, quarter, and, most especially, a new year.  I love that each new beginning is an opportunity to improve.  Now that you know this about me, you … Read more